BA (Hons) Global Development with Politics

The biggest challenges facing society today are global, interconnected, and political. Can we balance economic growth with environmental responsibility? Why are more countries engaged in violent conflict than at any time since World War II?

Do tech giants hold too much influence over government policy? And what power do state and non-state actors truly wield? On our BA in Global Development with Politics, you'll learn the fundamentals of political analysis and apply them to the most pressing questions of our time.

You'll develop a critical understanding of how and why global challenges—such as climate change, political instability, inequality, pandemics, war, and humanitarian crises—impact different regions and social groups in varied ways. Most importantly, you'll explore where to find transformative solutions. You’ll have the flexibility to combine our specialist politics modules with options from geography, economics, anthropology, media, and environmental studies, alongside core global development modules.

You’ll also be able to hone your knowledge of critical world regions such as Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, or South Asia. You can choose to enhance your learning with a development work placement at one of our partner organisations. Previous students have gained hands-on experience in Uganda, Peru, Thailand, Ghana, Cambodia, Belgium, Tanzania, and Cyprus.